One ball per player.
Players hold the ball at shoulder height and then gently throw it just above their foreheads two mini headers in a row.
Players then catch the ball above their heads and repeat.
Players must keep their eyes open and mouth closed.
Players can experiment with putting greater power and height on the header but must keep the ball under control and catch it again each time to repeat.
See how many players can do three or more headers.
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